A fleeing vehicle on Sunday crashed into two utility poles in Solon, knocking off a license plate, which led police to arrest the driver Wednesday.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Former Farmington food pantry treasurer accused of stealing thousands in donated money
Mary L. O’Donal is charged with stealing more than $10,000 in donations over five years from the Care and Share Food Closet, where she was treasurer.
Sketch of suspect in Jefferson assault released
A woman apparently surprised a burglar and was wounded when he swung something at her, cutting her in the abdomen.
Man charged in St. Albans killing of uncle to undergo mental health evaluation
Jeremy Erving, 25, continues to be held without bail at the Somerset County Jail and may be sent to Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta for a 30-day observation.
Clinton man who fled police investigating 911 call caught, arrested
Police said Michael Savage fled after state troopers responded to a complaint at a Hinckley Road residence in Clinton and he later was charged with violating bail; a woman who allegedly tried to distract police dogs so Savage could get away also was arrested.
Winslow woman to serve 60 days in jail for unemployment theft, tax fraud and perjury
Bobbi Jo Gilman repaid unemployment benefits, back taxes and penalties before Wednesday’s hearing.
Kennebec Journal July 6 police log
Augusta area police reports for July 6, 2016.
Somerset County police use naloxone for first time, save woman who overdosed
Skowhegan Detective Sgt. Joshua King, who administered the heroin overdose antidote to the woman, said he has a cousin who died last year from a drug overdose.
Riverview patient out on release arrested in Cornville on probation violation
James L. Mayo of Cornville, who was deemed incompetent to stand trial on terrorizing charges, failed to show up for an appointment at the state psychiatric center in Augusta, according to police.
Convicted Bingham sex offender pleads not guilty to Skowhegan, Smithfield charges
Christopher Cates, who is charged with assault, violating conditions of release and two counts of unlawful sexual contact, remains free on bail after his arraignment last week.